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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.60, 1,387.68 and 557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.60, 1,387.68 and 557.46 is: 769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.60 : 1,387.68 = 557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.60/1,387.68 = 557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.60x = 1,387.68 × 557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.60x = 773,576.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,576.09/1,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.27

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